So Close, So Far

97 minutesCountryIranLanguagePersian

So Close, So far (Persian: خیلی دور، خیلی نزدیک, Kheili Dour, Kheili Nazdik) is a 2005 Iranian drama film directed by Reza Mirkarimi. The film was also selected as Iran's representative for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

Plot

An arrogant neurologist must examine the meaning of his life when his son is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. His trek through the desert to catch up with his son's astronomy field trip leads him to encounter a number of seemingly ordinary people who challenge his views and values.

References

• So Close, So far on the Soureh Cinema
• Close, So far on the CNet Cinema

External links

• Kheili dour, kheili nazdik at IMDb